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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,169.82, 7,753.33 and 2,247.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,169.82, 7,753.33 and 2,247.46 is: 3,370.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,169.82 : 7,753.33 = 2,247.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,169.82/7,753.33 = 2,247.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,169.82x = 7,753.33 × 2,247.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,169.82x = 17,425,299.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,425,299.04/5,169.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,370.58

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